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(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Mike O'Malley, Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Where to watch: CBS, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Yuppies vs. working class -- all old news.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Two families display different parenting styles, loose vs. structured, but they both make it work.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    References to sexual experiences by married couples.

  • Language:

    Name calling, such as "bastard," and "ass."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking wine is shown in a joke as a way to "escape." Also scenes in bars, restaurants with adults drinking alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Yes, Dear

Parents need to know that this comedy shows men and women sharing many sarcastic comments and jokes with their peers about their spouses. The men are frequently plotting ways to have more sex with their wives. And the wives sip chardonnay and roll their eyes about their husbands. All the main characters are white.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different parenting styles on display here and how they affect the kids. Are these differing parenting styles related to economic stressors? Also, is there a middle ground between loose and structured parenting that may be more realistic? They could also discuss the use of stereotypes in situation comedies like this one -- why do writers rely on them to create humorous scenes?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    leeann110
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    awesome!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    themoviefinder
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This show is additive

    omg i lv this show it is good every time there is some ifs in it regarding the parents but most children will not understand but overall this show rocks everybody will "r-o-t-f-l"[roll on the form laughing]Highly recomended!!!!

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    ycbcpastor
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    very funny

    good show my wife and i love it. the two families show you life issues from two poimts of veiw. very common every day humor

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

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    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

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